Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri hopeful Eden Hazard will follow N’Golo Kante’s lead and sign a new contract
Blues boss believes an agreement can be made to extend the Belgian superstar's contract before the summer as Real Madrid lurk
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has admitted he's hopeful Eden Hazard will follow N'Golo Kante in signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
France midfielder Kante now finds himself the highest paid player at the club after renewing his terms in a new five-year agreement, while Hazard's situation remains unclear.
The Belgian, who has been in terrific form this campaign, has a contract which runs out in June 2020, and without new deal he could leave on the cheap in the summer with Real Madrid heavily linked with a transfer bid.
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But while his Italian boss isn't fully aware of where the situation is at, he believes an agreement can be met.
He said: "This [Kante contract] is very important news, he is a very important player for us.
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"He is very important player for us in the defensive phase and is improving in offensive movements. Now he has to improve in the last 20-25 metres, he can score more.
"I don't know about a new contract (for Eden). I don't know About the evolution of a new contract, I think we can do it. I hope so."